United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., lists sustainability as one of its core values. 

In the company’s September 2021 quarterly earnings call with analysts, Brendan Horgan, CEO, Ashtead Group — the parent company of Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C. — shared that the company was following its road map for reducing carbon emissions.

For Paul Phelon, president, Timp Rental Center, Orem and American Fork, Utah, sustainability for his family’s rental operation is a long-term strategy. 

Sustainability has been a focus of Steven Eisenstein, CERP, president and chief event officer, Classic Tents & Events, Norcross, Ga., ever since he purchased the business in 2010.

For the ninth consecutive year in the September issue, Rental Management presents our “12 to watch under 40” cover story featuring a group of young professionals under the age of 40 who have become active participants in managing and running rental businesses as well as participating in industry activities at the local, state and national level.